A rotating disc of dust gathers into a handful of growing bodies that sweep their lanes clean, then a fresh disc begins.
A rotating disc of dust gathers into a handful of growing bodies that sweep their lanes clean, then a fresh disc begins.
In the app you can adjust the colours, particles, restart time and disc spin. It runs natively on your Mac, drawn live in real time – no video, never quite the same twice.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Protoplanet in the library.
- Click Set as Screensaver or Set as Wallpaper – or both.
Preview free · macOS Tahoe 26 or laterNeed a hand? Read the setup guide.
Protoplanet FAQ
How do I set Protoplanet as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Protoplanet in the library and click Set as Screensaver. macOS starts it whenever your Mac is idle, exactly like a built-in screensaver.
Can I use Protoplanet as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Protoplanet plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Protoplanet free?
Protoplanet is included in SCRNSVRS Unlimited. It's free for your first 7 days; after that Unlimited is $1.99/month or $9.99/year (€1.99/month or €9.99/year) for every screensaver, including new ones. It can also come up in Free this month, when 25 premium screensavers are free for everyone.
Is Protoplanet a video loop?
No. Protoplanet is rendered live on your Mac with Metal, so it never repeats and stays sharp on any display size. The clip on this page is a screen recording of the real thing.
Will Protoplanet slow down my Mac or drain the battery?
No. SCRNSVRS drops to 30 fps on battery and stops rendering when the wallpaper is covered by a full-screen app, so Protoplanet costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Protoplanet run on?
Protoplanet needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
